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Contractor’s Bailout?

December 25, 2009

How to survive this market without a bailout!
Hello, it’s the first of the year and we have a new president so how come the phone is not ringing? Where is all the customers at? Contractor’s all over the country are asking how do we navigate this market? Yes, 2008 was the wake up call but [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009

I would like to extend my thanks for letting me come into your lives and share my ideas and thoughts through out the year.
I hope my posts have helped in your business and brought you new ideas that have helped you prosper this year.
Yes, this year has been a ruff year for a lot of [...]

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McMansions to Small

September 23, 2009

The Boom Years Are Over And Small Is The New Big For Housing
The days of big homes are over thanks to this wake up call economy. Homeowners are now looking to stay in the 2200 to 2900 sq. feet type home.

Clients are looking to stay smaller but they still want all the goodies in there [...]

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Remodel Crazy Forum- Check it Out!

August 14, 2009

How a Few Crazy Contractors Build a Better Forum!
Yes, I know what your thinking”not another contractor forum” but so far I give Paul and his crew A+ for starting Remodel Crazy Forum.
Why do you ask? Well the cream has floated to the top here and the best of the best contractors are here telling all [...]

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Dealing With Upset Employees

August 13, 2009

Contractors Need to Deal With Upset Employees Just Like They Would a Client!
Yes, I know you have enough to deal with already but there is always something more to deal with. If you have a larger contracting business and have several employees then you will have some problems from time to time.
When I here of [...]

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Now’s The Time To Step It Up!

August 2, 2009

Contractors Need To Step Up There Marketing
With all the positive hype out their about the economy I would be riding this wave right now and step up your marketing efforts!
I can see a major swing in people’s attitude about the economy and we have had a record sales for the last 2 months. Remember I [...]

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Are Your Sales Going Up?

July 27, 2009

Are Contractor Sales Going Up?
With the economy moving somewhat forward I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Now, I work in the Florida market and we have had a good summer.
Yes, we have had to make some changes on the way we market to our clients but we were able to adjust [...]

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Contractors vs Suppliers

July 6, 2009

Suppliers are Begging Contractors for Business! My How Things Have Changed.
During normal business times and without any storms or hurricanes or now the economy suppliers are hurting for business.
I believe right now is the best time to get on board with your suppliers of choice. Yes, now is the time to shop around for pricing [...]

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Consumer Lighting and Pool Pavers

June 24, 2009

Thought I would show off some of our work and this is the job that we up sold and I will show you the outdoor kitchen when we have it completed.
Check out our new lighting system for our pools. Cool huh!
Remember it pays to rehash your unsold leads. Enjoy!
Happy Selling
Glen Kohlenberg

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Contractor Marketing For Business

March 31, 2009

How much do you spend on your marketing?
Yes, the picture does tell the story because you need a budget for marketing your business. My personal opinion is that if you are not marketing your contractor business then your business is dying a slow death.
My partner Josh is gearing up for his seamless gutter business after [...]

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